28-year-old Alana McKnight has just been identified as one of the victims in Wednesday's fatal semi-truck crash on I-55 near McNutt Road in Herculaneum.  Alana was killed when a tractor-trailer truck driven by Jay Valentine of Texas smashed into the rear of several cars, including hers.  It is currently believed the wreck occurred because the semi truck driver was not paying attention.  Previous posts about the accident can be viewed here:

• Fatal Herculaneum I-55 Truck Accident - A Legal Analysis 
• Missouri Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Heruclaneum Semi-Truck Crash 

Alana is a single mother who leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter.  I thought the news coverage pictured above did a good job of capturing the lives she touched and the loss that will be left behind. 

This is a senseless tragedy and my hearts and prayers go out to her family and most of all her young daughter.  I would hope that someone will be setting up a fund to help support her daughter - if anyone knows of that, please leave the details here in the comment section.